Why Did I Get Cancer?

13. The Health-Giving Power of Emotional Freedom! Chatting with Auntie Anne   In this episode, I continue my conversation with Auntie Anne. We discuss walking in emotional freedom, and understanding the power this has over your health & wellbeing. Auntie Anne Beiler is best known as the founder of Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. But before rising to success, Anne went through years of defeat, despair, and depression that kept her stuck in a place of darkness. It was through her pain, however, that she discovered a new purpose. Jonas and Anne’s peaceful life as newlyweds and young parents went into a tailspin after the death of their 19-month-old daughter, Angela Joy, who died tragically in a farming accident in 1975. Anne, in her mid-20s at the time, found herself descending into a world of darkness and depression, and eventually on the brink of suicide. Despite being a faithful churchgoer, she didn’t feel she could share her pain with friends or family members. She became silent and lost her voice. Jonas and Anne drifted apart. They didn’t know how to talk about the deep pain they were both experiencing. Instead, they remained silent partners who simply lived together and went through the motions of family life. Anne sought counsel from her pastor, who used the vulnerability of her grief to manipulate and abuse her for more than six years. This abuse of spiritual power propelled Anne into intense pain, blame, and shame that she thought would kill her. After confessing all of this to her husband, Jonas and Anne sought counseling and began a journey towards healing. The Beiler’s reconciled as God restored their marriage. Through the repair of their own marriage, Jonas found himself wanting to help others that were suffering from the same despair and hopelessness. He had a vision of offering free counseling services to their community. To support Jonas’ vision to help others, Anne bought a concession stand in 1988 at a busy farmers’ market in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Their soft pretzels were a hit and Auntie Anne’s® was born. So, she began to confess. She shared her story publicly – the good, the bad, and the ugly – and something amazing happened. She felt lighter. She started to feel freedom. Anne continued to share her story whenever she could, and as she did, she was able to work through all the issues that tormented her – guilt, shame, pain, anger, depression, and the list goes on.   Enjoy 10% off from one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health. Use the code ENOSFEB22.   This episode is sponsored by Wave Block. Use the code ENOS20 for 20% off of your Wave Block purchase. The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™   Resources To sign up for Anne’s inspiring newsletter and to subscribe to her podcast, click here: Anne's Story • Auntie Anne Beiler Connect with Deborah Deborah on Instagram Deborah on Facebook Deborah on Twitter WhyDidIGetCancer.com   This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

12. Are Your Secrets Making You Sick? A Conversation with Auntie Anne   Auntie Anne Beiler is best known as the founder of Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. But before rising to success, Anne went through years of defeat, despair, and depression that kept her stuck in a place of darkness. It was through her pain, however, that she discovered a new purpose. Jonas and Anne’s peaceful life as newlyweds and young parents went into a tailspin after the death of their 19-month-old daughter, Angela Joy, who died tragically in a farming accident in 1975. Anne, in her mid-20s at the time, found herself descending into a world of darkness and depression, and eventually on the brink of suicide. Despite being a faithful churchgoer, she didn’t feel she could share her pain with friends or family members. She became silent and lost her voice. Jonas and Anne drifted apart. They didn’t know how to talk about the deep pain they were both experiencing. Instead, they remained silent partners who simply lived together and went through the motions of family life. Anne sought counsel from her pastor, who used the vulnerability of her grief to manipulate and abuse her for more than six years. This abuse of spiritual power propelled Anne into intense pain, blame, and shame that she thought would kill her. After confessing all of this to her husband, Jonas and Anne sought counseling and began a journey towards healing. The Beiler’s reconciled as God restored their marriage. Through the repair of their own marriage, Jonas found himself wanting to help others that were suffering from the same despair and hopelessness. He had a vision of offering free counseling services to their community. To support Jonas’ vision to help others, Anne bought a concession stand in 1988 at a busy farmers’ market in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Their soft pretzels were a hit and Auntie Anne’s® was born. So, she began to confess. She shared her story publicly – the good, the bad, and the ugly – and something amazing happened. She felt lighter. She started to feel freedom. Anne continued to share her story whenever she could, and as she did, she was able to work through all the issues that tormented her – guilt, shame, pain, anger, depression, and the list goes on. Join our candid conversation where Anne and I discuss the impact of trauma on mental and physical health.       Enjoy 10% off from one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health. Use the code ENOSFEB22.   This episode is sponsored by Wave Block. Use the code ENOS20 for 20% off of your Wave Block purchase. The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™   Resources To sign up for Anne’s inspiring newsletter and to subscribe to her podcast, click here: Anne's Story • Auntie Anne Beiler Connect with Deborah Deborah on Instagram Deborah on Facebook Deborah on Twitter WhyDidIGetCancer.com   This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

11. Go Outside and Play! Can That Reduce Cancer Risk?    Sleep can reset your system and allow your body to do what it does best - repair cells that have been damaged!   Are you a good sleeper? Do you fall asleep quickly, or do you get a second wind in the evening? Did you know that spending time on your laptop at night can send a message to your brain that makes it think that it's mid-day and not midnight?   Today's episode with Hilda explores simple ancestral hacks (going outside to get the morning sun) that can help your body reset your circadian rhythm so you can fall asleep faster and stay asleep. And, as long as you're outside, why not take your shoes off and play?   We also discussed how our ancestors spent three-quarters of their time outside, and today, we spend three-quarters of our time inside; the switch isn't doing our bodies any favors.   Hilda teaches us to "stack our hacks" to maximize our health benefits.   Hilda mentions the two experts below during our conversation: Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D (@brucelipton) • Instagram photos and videos Primalhacker (@primalhacker_) • Instagram photos and videos     Enjoy 10% off from one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health. Use the code ENOSJAN22.   This episode is sponsored by Wave Block. Use the code ENOS20 for 20% off of your Wave Block purchase. The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™   Resources Follow Hilda on Instagram @HolisticHilda Listen to Hilda's podcast Wise Traditions Connect with Deborah Deborah on Instagram Deborah on Facebook Deborah on Twitter WhyDidIGetCancer.com   This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

10. Can Stress Cause Cancer?   My big takeaways from today's podcast:      1: The importance of managing stress      2: Ancestral hacks such as going outside first thing in the morning to help reset your circadian rhythm      3: Turning off the news! We also discussed the role each of us plays in our health and disease prevention. What if you get cancer surgery but then return to your same environment? Disease isn't always about diet! What kind of thoughts do you think? Are your thoughts positive or negative? Do you surround yourself with encouraging people or discouraging people? I love this quote Hilda told me from Dr. Jack Kruse, “You can't heal in the same environment that made you sick." Give today's podcast a listen for simple hacks to improve your health.     Enjoy 10% off from one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health. Use the code ENOSJAN22.   This episode is sponsored by Wave Block. Use the code Enos20 for 20% off of your Wave Block purchase. The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™   Resources Follow Hilda on Instagram @HolisticHilda Listen to Hilda's podcast Wise Traditions Connect with Deborah Deborah on Instagram Deborah on Facebook Deborah on Twitter WhyDidIGetCancer.com   This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

09. Anxious thoughts. Can’t sleep. Could it be your Wi-Fi?   Today's guest is August Brice, the founder of Tech Wellness.   We had a surprising conversation about the impact of cell phone radiation on the body and brain. Yes, we all have cell phones, and most of us have no idea that it says to NOT PUT YOUR CELL PHONE NEAR YOUR BODY in the user guide. Well, that certainly was news to me.   Join us on this podcast as August discusses why we should heed the warning that cell phone companies recommend keeping the phone away from our body and head.   August also has a deal for our listeners to receive $15 off the August Cross Body Faraday bag.   The code is Deborah15, and this discount is good until Dec 20th.       Enjoy a fantastic discount with one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health. Use the code ENOSDEC. Immune Support — Seeking Health One of my favorite products is their liquid Vitamin D!   Need to sleep better? Join the Chilisleep family with me! Click the link to head to the ChiliSleep website Use the code HOLIDAY30 at checkout! ***30% off all new Sleep Systems 11/17-12/31. Cannot be combined with other offers. Limited time. Valid in new Cube and OOLER systems only. (**Does not apply to ChiliBLANKET sleep system.)   Resources Here's a study on the impact of wireless radiation on kids The Phone In Bra and Cancer Imaging Study The National Toxicology and Rat study Recap And Study Press Release with Links The phone in your pocket and fertility article Our phones and anxiety: the anxiety and cellphone radiation article - study included in the article The vibration and ringtone study www.techwellness.com   Connect with Deborah Deborah on Instagram Deborah on Facebook WhyDidIGetCancer.com   This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

06. Insights from Chris (Who Beat Cancer!) Today’s guest is Chris Wark, a.k.a. Chris Beat Cancer. Chris was diagnosed with stage 3c colon cancer at 26 years old.  Chris had surgery to remove the tumor and it was then advised that he have a year of chemotherapy. Chris decided to take a different path to healing. He changed his diet; he changed his attitude and eighteen years later HE IS THRIVING! Chris has a very informative list of questions that every cancer patient should download before they meet with their oncologist. In fact, I wish I would have had this list before my first meeting with my oncologist.  I’m grateful that I can pass along this information to you! What every cancer patient needs to know - Chris Wark (chrisbeatcancer.com)   Enjoy a 20% discount from one of my favorite product lines, ChiliSleep. Use the code Enos20 ChiliSleep™: Cooling Mattress Pads, Bed Coolers   Connect with Deborah Deborah on Instagram Deborah on Facebook WhyDidIGetCancer.com   This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

05. Trust Your Gut: It Could Keep You from Getting Cancer! A Conversation with Kitty Martone Today's guest is the wellness badass, Kitty Martone, also known as The Healthy Gut Girl. Her mission is to teach people how to improve their gut health. Kitty believes that if you have a healthy gut (80% of your immune system is in the gut), you may avoid many of the diseases of the modern world. We also had an excellent discussion about the crippling fear rocking our world and how this can impact gut health, immunity, and cancer prevention. Kitty is the founder of one of my favorite podcasts, Stuff Your Doctor Should Know. She has a gift for my listeners; click the link for more details: www.healthygutgirl.com/gift Kitty on Facebook (@healthygutgirl) Kitty on Instagram (@healthygutgirl)   Enjoy a 10% discount with one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health. Use the code EnosOct Immune Support — Seeking Health One of my favorite products is their liquid Vitamin D!   Connect with Deborah Deborah on Instagram Deborah on Facebook WhyDidIGetCancer.com   This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

04. EMFs: Health Impact & Usable Tips to Manage Exposure Today's guest is Ben Salem, founder of Wave Block. Ben has been in the real estate world his entire career, and it was out of necessity that he created his product. He told me that he bought an EMF mentor to check his baby's room for radiation. He was shocked when he discovered how much radiation was around the crib. So he did some research and learned how to create a baby blanket that would deflect the waves. He then used that tech to create his product, WaveBlock. Necessity is indeed the mother of invention! There are native EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) that come from the sun or earth, and then there are non-native, which come from cell phones, earbuds, and electric blankets, to name just a few. Many countries are now banning or limiting Wi-Fi in nurseries in an effort to protect children. A child's skull is ten times thinner than an adult skull. When I bought my first home in the early 90s, there was much talk about not living under powerlines due to EMFs. What's the answer? Are non-native EMFs dangerous? If other countries are starting to limit exposure in children, should we look at doing that here? What can we do to try to limit our EMF exposure while still enjoying our devices?   This episode is sponsored by Wave Block. Use the code Enos20 for 20% off of your Wave Block purchase. The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™   Connect with Deborah Deborah on Instagram Deborah on Facebook WhyDidIGetCancer.com   This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

03. Loneliness is the Enemy of Cancer Treatment — Mentorship Can Help You Cross the Finish Line In this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Jonny Imerman, founder of Imerman Angels. During my treatment, I was surrounded by people, but I felt alone. I was blessed to have a loving family and friends to bring me meals or take me to doctor appointments, but I still felt alone. The social worker at the hospital suggested I reach out to Imerman Angels and ask for a mentor. I was paired with Liza in Chicago who had already “crossed the finish line” with her breast cancer treatment. She encouraged me to do the same. I felt “heard” when I talked to her about my fears and concerns.  Being “heard” is one of the paths out of loneliness. I hope you enjoy this episode where Jonny shares his heart for people.   Learn more about Imerman Angels' mission and resources at ImermanAngels.org.   This episode is sponsored by Wave Block. Use the code Enos20 for 20% off of your Wave Block purchase. The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™   Connect with Deborah Deborah on Instagram Deborah on Facebook WhyDidIGetCancer.com   This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

02. The Role Fears Plays in Cancer & How to Get Out of Fear-Based Thinking in SECONDS! I’ve known Jamie and his wonderful wife, Donna, for years. They know how to help someone get out of fear-based thinking fast! In my younger days, I let fear run my life. I made so many important life decisions. I was scared, including getting married right when I graduated college because I didn’t think I could “make it” on my own - ugh! Fast forward to getting diagnosed with cancer, and I started to feel that fear creeping back into my life. I had to take back control. I wish I had this podcast episode with Jamie to listen to a year ago - his simple tips would have gotten me out of fear quickly - but at the end of the day, it’s up to me to stay out of fear. Learn more about Jamie Winship at JamieWinship.com.   This episode is sponsored by Wave Block. Use the code Enos20 for 20% off of your Wave Block purchase. The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™   Connect with Deborah Deborah on Instagram Deborah on Facebook WhyDidIGetCancer.com   This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

01. Intro & Welcome Why did I start this podcast? Because I wanted to find out if there was any way I could have prevented breast cancer. Look, I know that crappy things happen to people :) But as a certified nutritionist and health coach, I had a natural curiosity to figure out the WHY behind why I got cancer. This episode is a quick intro about what you can expect on my podcast and a bit about my journey.   This episode is sponsored by Wave Block. Use the code Enos20 for 20% off of your Wave Block purchase. The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™   Connect with Deborah Deborah on Instagram Deborah on Facebook WhyDidIGetCancer.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

I'm Deborah Herlax Enos.   I'm a small-town girl turned TV nutritionist and healthy living expert. I design health programs for the average guy or gal. I did the best I could to take care of myself while helping others take care of themselves. Fast forward to September 1st, 2020: as if anything else could go wrong in 2020, I had a bad mammogram and then a bad biopsy.   Then the doctor called to tell me I had breast cancer.   I asked every doctor and medical technician the same question, "Why did I get cancer?" But, unfortunately, none of my doctors had answers for me. I just kept asking questions, reading research, and figuring out how not to get cancer again. I began to realize that there might have been a few other things I could have done to prevent cancer. I knew I couldn't keep this information just for myself and my friends.   This podcast is for anyone who: Wants to prevent cancer Has had cancer and doesn't want it to come back Loves someone who's in the cancer battle Why Did I Get Cancer includes: Interviews with experts Interviews with other cancer survivors Resources for navigating the murky waters of cancer treatment Discussions on practicing self-care during cancer Techniques and products I used during my cancer treatment And much more!   Why Did I Get Cancer launches mid-September! Subscribe or follow now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, or your favorite podcast platform to get all the new episodes!